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Tomato Topped Fish Fillets

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Ingredients

2 large fresh tomatoes, ripe and at room temperature
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 ½ pounds of flounder, sole or perch fillets
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Core the tomatoes, cut them into 1-inch slices and set aside.
3. Brush one tablespoon of oil on the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
4. Arrange the tomato slices in the bottom of the dish, allowing them to overlap slightly.
5. Fold the fish fillets in half, crosswise, and place them on top of the tomatoes.S
6. Sprinkle with lemon juice and black pepper.
7. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and the remaining two tablespoons of oil and sprinkle on the fish.
8. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional information

Makes 2 servings.

Calories:	217
Fat:	6 grams
Fiber:	1 gram
Sodium:	187 milligrams
Cholesterol:	85 milligrams

Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.